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At One11 Mobile Massage, my goal is simple — to help you feel, move, and live your best through relaxation, balance, and mindful self-care.
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Your Body
We all push through — the long days, the sore backs, the headaches that don’t quit. We tell ourselves, “I’ll rest later” or “It’s not that bad.” But over time, all those little aches, skipped breaks, and restless nights start to add up. The truth is, ignoring your body has a cost — and it’s more than physical.
1. When Pain Becomes Normal - What starts as tension can turn into chronic pain. When your muscles stay tight for too long, your body begins to adapt — and not in a good way. You might slouch more, move less, or rely on painkillers to get through the day. Massage helps stop that cycle by releasing tightness, improving mobility, and reminding your body what “normal” should feel like again.
2. Stress That Never Fully Leaves - You might not even notice how much stress your body carries. Tight shoulders, shallow breathing, jaw tension — they’re all signs your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. Massage therapy helps switch your body from “go mode” to “rest mode,” giving your mind and muscles the chance to reset.
3. The Ripple Effect on Sleep, Energy, and Mood - When your body hurts, everything feels harder. You’re more tired, more irritable, and less focused. Regular massage supports better sleep, improves circulation, and helps you show up with more energy — at work, at home, and for yourself.
4. The Real Price of Waiting Too Long Delaying - self-care can lead to doctor visits, missed workdays, or constant discomfort that drains your quality of life. The earlier you start listening to your body, the easier it is to stay ahead of burnout, pain, and fatigue.
Your Body Deserves Attention — Not Apologies - Massage isn’t just a treat; it’s maintenance for the life you live. Whether you’re a nurse pulling double shifts, a parent balancing everything, or someone who simply forgets to pause — your body deserves the same care you give everyone else.
5 Signs Your Body Is Asking for a Massage
1. You’re Carrying Tension in the Same Spots - That tight neck, sore shoulders, or stiff lower back? It’s your body’s way of waving a red flag. Massage helps release built-up tension, improves circulation, and restores your natural movement.
2. You’re Not Sleeping Well - Stress, muscle pain, and overthinking can keep you up at night. Massage therapy calms the nervous system, helping you drift into deeper, more restorative sleep.
3. You Feel Stressed or Overwhelmed - Massage isn’t just for muscles — it’s medicine for the mind. By lowering cortisol levels and releasing feel-good hormones like serotonin, massage helps you find peace in the middle of chaos.
4. You Sit (or Stand) All Day - Desk jobs and long shifts can take a toll on posture and circulation. A customized massage session helps loosen tight muscles, ease stiffness, and get your body moving the way it should.
5. You Just Feel “Off” - Sometimes it’s not pain — it’s just fatigue, irritability, or feeling drained. Massage can help reset your body and mind so you can feel more balanced, focused, and present. Your body speaks — massage helps you listen. Ready to give it what it’s been asking for?
Book your next mobile session with One11 Mobile Massage and bring relief straight to your door.
Desk Job Discomfort? Here’s How Massage Can Help
Long hours at a desk can do a number on your body — tight shoulders, sore wrists, and a back that just won’t stop aching. Sound familiar? Whether you work from home or in an office, massage therapy can make a big difference in how you feel day to day.
1. Loosens Tight Muscles - Sitting for hours causes muscles to shorten and tighten, especially in the neck, shoulders, and hips. Massage helps release that tension and improve blood flow, making it easier to move without stiffness or pain.
2. Improves Posture - bad posture sneaks up slowly. Massage helps relax the overworked muscles that pull your body out of alignment, making it easier to sit and stand tall without strain.
3. Reduces Stress & Headaches - Tension headaches and jaw pain often come from stress and muscle tightness. Massage helps quiet the mind and calm the body — so you can focus better and feel more energized.
4. Supports Long-Term Health - Regular sessions can help prevent chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and keep your body functioning at its best — even during your busiest weeks.
The best part? You don’t have to leave your desk behind. With One11 Mobile Massage, I bring everything you need — table, linens, and professional care — right to your home or office. Because taking care of your body shouldn’t mean taking time away from your day.
Benefits of Teen Massage
Today’s world is more stressful than ever, and kids feel it too — juggling school, sports, social media, and growing bodies can be overwhelming, even if they don’t always say it.
Consequently, they are super stressed, anxious, show signs of depression and withdrawal, develop body image issues and eating disorders. To mitigate these issues, it’s wise to offer them an opportunity to essentially unplug and take a breather from the race. Even a few massage sessions can make a big difference in reducing these symptoms and help them (and you) cope better. If you have an athlete, a musician, an academic achiever, or just a teenager in your house, offer them a massage at MyMassage and see if you and your child think that it was helpful. The benefits are increased dopamine (the feel-good hormone) and decreased cortisol (the stress hormone), decreased muscle tension and increased range of motion, which assists in recovering from, or preventing, injuries. Younger children often have a shorter attention span, so a 30-minute session would be more than appropriate. Plus, this would be enough time to have an effective treatment. As children approach middle teen age years, 30 or 45-minute sessions could be appropriate depending on the extent of what is needed for the treatment plan. For very active children 14 and above even a 60 minute massage is appropriate if they are very stressed or play multiple sports. Parents are always encouraged to be present in the room with children, and for teenagers it is up to their discretion. It is the massage therapist’s obligation to ensure that they ask the child if they want a massage, what they would like worked on and to follow the child’s wishes. Also, the therapist will explain the treatment plan in such a way that the child can understand to ensure that they consent to the treatment and feel comfortable.
Benefits:
⦁ Reduces a child’s feelings of anxiety, by boosting levels of serotonin and dopamine
⦁ Caring touch stimulates the body in positive ways to help grow and develop.
⦁Stimulates cognitive development, increases alertness as well as speed and accuracy.
⦁ It’s been shown that teenagers are often much more open to engage with parents and siblings after a massage
⦁ Increases child’s happiness level by increasing their levels of dopamine and serotonin
⦁ The effects of ADD and ADHD in children could be reduced with regular massage treatments, thereby exhibiting less hyperactivity and more on-task behaviour. In some cases, regular massage has even cut down on the amount of regular prescription medication needed.
⦁ Teenage psychiatric patients experienced improved sleep and clinical progress as well as decreased depression, anxiety and stress.
⦁ Massage was shown to help children with dermatitis and other skin conditions.
⦁ Regular massage helped to reduce and relieve childhood and adolescent growing pains.
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